Events Calendar

Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 5-7pm at Mancos Public Library for a Meet & Greet reception for the library's new Executive Director, Diane Collier.

Our Montezuma County Colorado Master Gardners are inviting the community to come and get perennial plants from their gardens this Thursday (09/24) from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Cortez Library.

Lanea Donahoo
Montezuma CSU Program Assistant
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 4:30; Friday by appointment only
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Address: 103 N. Chestnut, Cortez, CO 81321
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Turn Visitor Dollars Into Community Benefits

September 24th at 4:30 PM

Cortez Public Library

*see flyer for more details

Grab a blanket, bring a friend, and come watch something great. 🎬🍿 Movies at the Makerspace is back for fall — seven Thursday nights, seven very different films, and all the popcorn you can carry.

Robots, heroes, anime, a little Halloween mischief! There's a night for every kind of movie lover.
Free for members, $5 for everyone else. Couches and seating provided.

Want to know what's playing? You'll have to ask us. 😏 We can only say the titles out loud...come find out at 209 W. Main St.

📅 Thursdays at 5:30 PM | Doors open at 5
💰 Free for members · $5 for non-members
🍕 Popcorn & soda included · Pizza available for purchase
📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO

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BEAT THE CHEAT: Fall Cheatgrass Control
September 25 | 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Southwestern Colorado Research Center

Join HDCD and CSU Extension for a practical workshop on fall cheatgrass
management. Gus Westerman will cover cheatgrass identification, treatment
timing, and control options, followed by an outdoor demonstration.

See attached PDF for more details.

Neva Connolly
Director
High Desert Conservation District https://hdcd.colorado.gov/
(Reveal phone

Cortez Farmers Market Bike Helmet Give Away

The Cortez Farmers Market invites families and visitors to enjoy a full day
in Cortez on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The Market runs from 8 a.m. to
12 p.m. every Saturday at 601 North Mildred Road
https://www.google.com/maps/search/601+North+Mildred+Road?entry=gmail&source=g
and features fresh local produce, baked goods, floral gifts, jewelry and
crafts, live music, and more for families to enjoy together.

As part of this special community‑focused market day, children are
encouraged to bring their bicycles to practice their riding skills with
Cortez Police Department officers, receive a free minor bicycle tune‑up
from Kokopelli Bike and Board, and learn about the Safe Routes to School
project that will upgrade and improve roadways and sidewalks around Mesa
Elementary School.

We extend a thank you to our community partners who make this event
possible: Ballantine Family Fund, Cortez Police Department, LOR Foundation,
First National Bank, Kokopelli Bike and Board, 1st Southwest Bank, and the
12 Hours of Mesa Verde. Their support helps create a safe, fun, and
engaging experience for families across Cortez.

After the Market, everyone is invited to stay in Parque de Vida for
Oktoberfest Cortez from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. This annual fall celebration
offers free, family‑friendly entertainment with live music and local food
and drink, creating a fun and relaxed way to continue the day in Cortez. (
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Free parking is available on North Park Street and along Mildred Road.
Parking lots (including accessible parking) available include the lots at
the Cortez Recreation Center, the Cortez Library, and the McAndrew Field
and Rotary Ball field lots. Additional parking is available at the Cortez
BMX track and Cortez Municipal Outdoor Pool parking lots.

For more information about the Cortez Farmer’s Market, please visit:
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Julie Periman
Cortez Farmers Market Manager
33 N. Chestnut, Cortez, CO 81321
https://www.google.com/maps/search/33+N.+Chestnut,+Cortez,+CO+81321?entry=gmail&source=g
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"37 DAYS Rally" coming up on Sept 26th.
Note the time 10 am-12pm.
We're getting close to voting time! Plan to vote early and use the dropboxes!

On Sunday, Sept 27th, from 5:00-7:30pm at the Mancos Grange, local songleader Geneva Toland and storyteller Deer Ryder will be leading a community equinox celebration - offering seasonal song, community ritual, and story to bring us into this soon-approaching season. Come gather and remember how we can live seasonally together - much fun & sweetness to be had!

Come for as long or as little as you can.
Donation-based, kids & all are most welcome 🥰
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Get introduced to the laser cutter and walk out with a custom engraved wooden coaster you designed.

Tuesday, September 29, 10:30–11:30 AM. All ages, $5 materials fee, at the Cortez Makerspace, 209 W. Main St., Cortez.
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See how a 3D printer actually works, then print and take home your own custom keychain.

📅 Tuesday, Sept 22 | 10:30 AM | Ages 12+ | $5

It's back...and this time it's FREE. 🔧⚙️ Internal Combustible Engines & Maintenance returns for another round starting September 22nd, and we're not charging a dime for it.

Learn how engines actually work and how to keep them running strong. Real, practical knowledge every driver should have. Bring your safety glasses, bring your tools if you've got 'em, and bring your questions. Ages 15 and up. Space is limited so don't wait! 🔩

📅 Every Tuesday starting September 22nd, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO
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Fold, bind, and dip fabric in indigo to create striking blue patterns. Bring home your own piece.

📅 Wednesday, Sept 23 | 10:30 AM | Teens & Up | $5

Sew a fall-themed pot holder square! You'll learn batting layers, quilting, clipping curves, topstitch finishing, and the heat-safe material rule. All materials included, but feel free to bring your own cotton fabric.

Please note: this is one of our longer classes. Plan for a full 2.5 hours. Beginners are absolutely welcome, but we want you to have enough time to finish without rushing. Come ready to settle in, and feel free to bring a snack or a drink.

📅 Wednesday, Sept 23 | 5:00 PM | Ages 14+ | Members $5 / Non-members $25

Hands-only CPR, how to use an AED, and first aid basics. Genuinely life-saving in a rural county.

📅 Thursday, Sept 24 | 10:30 AM | Ages 12+ | $5

Press real fall leaves onto a glass jar and seal them. Drop a light inside and it glows amber.

📅 Friday, Sept 25 | 10:30 AM | All Ages | $5

A sock, a scoop of rice, a rubber band, and a twig. Twenty minutes later it looks boutique-bought.

📅 Saturday, Sept 26 | 10:30 AM | All Ages | $5

Your ideas are about to go three-dimensional. 💻✨

Join us for 3D Modeling Class: Blender, a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of one of the most powerful 3D modeling tools in the world!

Whether you want to design for 3D printing, create digital art, or just explore what Blender can do, this is the perfect place to start. Ages 8 and up, no experience needed. FREE for everyone! 🎨

📅 Saturday, September 26th, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM
📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO
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There's something special about wearing something you made with your own hands. 💍🔥

Join us for Copper Ring Making, a hands-on beginner class where you'll discover the ancient art of metalworking and walk away with a wearable piece of jewelry you crafted from scratch!

You'll learn the foundational techniques of silversmithing: sawing, filing, forming, and soldering, all while working with copper, the perfect metal for beginners. Forgiving, affordable, and beautiful in its own right.

No experience needed, all tools and materials provided, and class size is LIMITED for personalized instruction. Ages 16+. 🤎✨

📅 Sunday, September 27th, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
💰 $10 for members · $20 for non-members
📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO
📩 Sign up at fundamentalneeds.net/workshopsandevents

Sign up today before spots are gone! 🚨 Spots go FAST, so don't miss out! 🚨

Sept. 26 – Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course

Cortez Police Department

Preregistration required:
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Join SCCA, the Bureau of Land Management, and Osprey for a hands-on stewardship day at Lowry Pueblo National Historic Landmark. Help care for this remarkable cultural site by repairing trails, improving the picnic area, and clearing vegetation around the pueblo and kiva. The event takes place Saturday September 26, 2026, between 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM. Please register for the event by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the following link. Visit website

Jennifer Humphreys
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Visitor Center Manager
27501 Highway 184, Dolores, CO 81323

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